Head Sushi Chef

foregroundllc; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is partnering with a premium hospitality organization in Doha, Qatar, seeking a Head Sushi Chef to lead the sushi kitchen and maintain the highest standards of quality, presentation, and guest experience.

The role requires overseeing sushi kitchen operations, mentoring teams, and collaborating with senior culinary leadership on seasonal menu refinement and culinary innovation to elevate the restaurant’s sushi offering.

Qualifications

• Advanced mastery of sushi preparation techniques.
• Premium seafood handling and modern presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sushi kitchen activities and ensure quality, consistency, and innovation.
• Supervise sushi kitchen teams and uphold hygiene and food safety standards.
• Support menu development and seasonal refinements, driving culinary innovation.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Leadership

Team mentoring

Food safety

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a premium hospitality organization in Doha, Qatar, operating a high-end Asian dining concept recognized for refined culinary presentation and exceptional guest experience. The organization is expanding its culinary leadership structure and is seeking a highly skilled sushi specialist to lead its sushi kitchen operations.

The Role

The Head Sushi Chef will oversee all sushi kitchen activities, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and innovation across all sushi offerings. The role is responsible for supervising sushi kitchen teams, maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards, supporting menu development, and ensuring operational efficiency within the section.

Working closely with senior culinary leadership, the Head Sushi Chef will contribute to culinary innovation, seasonal menu refinement, and the continuous elevation of the restaurants sushi offering in line with premium market expectations.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience within high-end sushi restaurants or luxury Asian dining environments, demonstrating advanced mastery of sushi preparation techniques, premium seafood handling, and modern presentation standards.

Strong leadership capability, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor and develop sushi teams are essential. Candidates should possess a proven track record of delivering exceptional quality and consistency while operating within high-performance, fine-dining kitchen environments.